ATI RN
ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When monitoring a patient who is taking a cholinergic drug, the nurse will watch for which cardiovascular effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cholinergic drugs increase parasympathetic activity, slowing the heart rate and causing bradycardia.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been taking lithium for 1 year, and the most recent lithium level is 0.9 mEq/L. Which statement about the laboratory result is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A lithium level of 0.9 mEq/L is within the therapeutic range (0.6-1.2 mEq/L) for maintenance therapy.
Question 3 of 5
During a routine appointment, a patient with a history of seizures is found to have a phenytoin level of 23 mcg/mL. What concern will the nurse have, if any?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin levels above 20 mcg/mL are toxic, risking symptoms like nystagmus and ataxia, requiring dosage adjustment.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing patients in the preoperative area, the nurse knows that which patient is at a higher risk for an altered response to anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Advanced age (82 years) increases the risk of altered anesthesia response due to physiological changes and reduced drug clearance.
Question 5 of 5
A patient in a rehabilitation center is beginning to experience opioid withdrawal symptoms. The nurse expects to administer which drug as part of the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methadone, an opioid agonist, is used to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and support long-term dependence treatment.